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    Mambo Latin Kitchen - Cuban Peruvian

    4.1 (243 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Seasonal Shrimp Ceviche
    Daniel M.

    On the way to the comedy club and chose Mambo to eat. So glad we did. It's a small place that does tons of take out from what we saw. The service was excellent as everyone helps not just one server. We had many questions for them and they answered them all in a friendly way. The food it unique and amazing. 3 different empanadas and the lomo steak montaditos for apps and shrimp ceviche for main. The empanadas were all delicious and fresh. The lomo steak was unreal. Cooked perfectly and amazing flavor. Could not get enough. The shrimp was plump and delicious. Overall an excellent meal. Can't wait to get back. Enjoy

    Liz R.

    This is what at first glance appears to just be a small empanada shop however has a quaint dining room in the back for you to enjoy an entire menu of food. We had 3 different empanadas (Mexican street corn, pollo guisado and shrimp ajillo) which all were absolutely delicious and a few different mofongos which all were absolutely AMAZING! The garlic sauce is soooo addicting and I wished they'd sold it because I would've purchased a vat and put it on everything at home lol. Service was also good despite having 2 large parties to tend to. We will be back.

    Patrick M.

    Been dying to check out this spot for ages. World class service! Excellent food, with massive portions. The ambiance of the place was ideal. The owner, Martin, took extra care to ensure the experience was magnificent. Must visit!!!

    Chicharron Mofongo
    Naphia S.

    I stumbled upon this place in 2024 and was immediately hooked. I absolutely love mofongo and Mambo's is the best I've ever had, hands down! Unlike most mofongo, it's not dry & even reheats well. The chicharron chunks that are incorporated into it add the perfect crunch. The sauce it's served with is delectable. It all comes together for the most fantastic monfongo you'll ever have! I live 45 minutes from it & will drive the distance.

    Lomo Steak Montaditos
    Susan S.

    It's a small restaurant but very cozy and nice inside (definitely did not expect it based on the outside appearance). Servers were attentive but let's talk about the food-- ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. We only ordered apps and the portion sizes did not disappoint. Ceviche was delicious as well. Everything was absolutely delicious and I think this is my favorite Peruvian/Cuban/Latin American restaurant in North NJ. Definitely a must try. Very hard to pick a favorite dish but their empanadas stole my heart. I cannot wait to come back again!!

    Heather L.

    Ordered takeout, but prices are very high on GrubHub. Food was excellent though! Ceviche was fresh with a punch of lime, pickled onions and very tasty yucca chips. Would have preferred corn nuts vs the fresh corn, but it all still worked together. Wings were a refreshing twist on the usual and were great with the garlic dipping sauce. Chicken sandwich with the yucca fries was very flavorful. I've had their Sancocho before, and it's one of my favorites! BYOB too which is always a plus! Just a star short bc it's very expensive here.

    Dennis T.

    Very happy we ate at Mambo for brunch today!!! Great location, felt like I was in Cuba. The food was superb, good enough that I ordered 1/2 dozen empanadas to go for a snack later. Yet another great local spot for brunch, definitely coming back again. Only complaint I would have is I thought the viva Columbia dish I ordered was a bit on the stingy side with only 2 pieces of pork belly and street parking only.

    1/2 Chicken and 2 Sides Combo - so good! Look at all the sauces.

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    7 months ago

    My go to spot for a empanadas in Rutherford. Local. Yummy. Friendly. Great little spot

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    Wonderful flavor in all of their food. Menu includes different Latin American favorites.

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    Generous servings and good service, very authentic! Will be back! Friendly staff and ambiance.

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    Mambo staff and owner always give me and my family great food and even better service. My favorite go to restaurant in Rutherford.

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    Pisco De Mar

    Pisco De Mar

    4.4(37 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    9/22/25 We've driven…read moreby many times and kept saying we had to try, and finally made it in. 1st thing you see upon entering is the sign telling you to "Start with ceviche" Don't mind if I do Tasty little shot of soup? Cerviche Duo - Basa cerviche and Chicharron de Pescado, both are delicious Maracuya was a medium sized carafe Chicken Skewers were delicious Causa with Octopus was very good Seafood Aeropuerto Chaufa is delicious! I'll be back for more. We had no idea these plates were so big, we ordered for a whole family lol. I honestly thought the ceviche would be a small cup hehehe

    This upscale Peruvian restaurant is very easy to find in the heart of Garfield. The ambience was…read morevery Latin centric with upscale field and Instagram worthy decor. The salsa music in the background gave it a nice touch as we enjoy a great appetizers and plentiful meals with phenomenal flavor. Highly suggested to try any of their wide range of plates, including the soups, ceviche, and fish dishes, and classic lomo and steak plates. The salad, including the mango and avocado salad was a hit, especially with the red onion. The only downside is we came on a Tuesday afternoon and the kitchen was understaffed so the food came out a little bit slow. However, everything was hot and still tasted amazing so we really didn't mind waiting for a little bit while catching up. The space is a small restaurant in a shopping plaza and will not easily accommodate parties larger than six. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and are looking for an upscale twist to classic Peruvian cuisine.

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    Jarana - El Poderoso ($38)

    Jarana

    4.0(218 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Finally I could come to try this restaurant and I was gladly surprised, the hype is not fake…read more From the beginning, the attention from the personnel was super polite and respectful. I made a reservation and they've respected my request to be seated inside. The atmosphere inside is very vivid, like the name of the restaurant... it feels like you are in a party. My only wish is that they would play Peruvian music so the experience would be more immersive with the food. The menu is big and one of the things that I've liked was to see a lot of dishes that are not common in a Peruvian Restaurant outside Perú... like Aji de Gallina, Anticuchos and Picarones. Now the most important, the food... the quality was very good, since the plates arrived to our table, the smell and the presentation was a temptation to go all the way in. The ingredients used felt fresh and made to order. Every plate had its own characteristic and flavour... good size too. The "choco lucuma" cake for dessert was a great finish... moisty and the intensity of the chocolate and lucuma flavor to a good ratio. If you have the chance to try it... go for it, you'll not regret.

    lets start with the good.. service good taste of the food…read moreexcellent really tasty and authentic vibe, enjoyed most of it as far as flavor the taste was there i enjoyed but for $38 dollars plus on the lomo salteado and i get literally 5/6 small pieces of meat? i failed to see the value here, i mean for a one and done experience i could give it 4 stars, but as a return customer i failed or felt unsatisfied. prob wont try anything else on the menu at this place, really wanted to love it.

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    Leña Y Carbon - sopa

    Leña Y Carbon

    3.1(74 reviews)
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    There's no reason to mess up an ARROZ CHAUFA (chicken-pollo). Peruvian chaufa can't be this.. the…read morerice was good but the chicken is like breaded hard old chicken strips. I think LEña y Carbon are getting too big that the quality of the food ain't hitten !! This can't be.. look at this chicken.. if Leña y Carbon reads this comment, don't come with an apology. Yall wrong for playin people with this hard azz chicken

    Oh man, I don't know what happened to people's orders or service before, but today? Perfection…read more I actually had Bloomfield as my destination, but the Leña website doesn't list Bloomfield! So I went to the O.G. location, where I learned that one spun off to a different owner. I always appreciate O.G. so I'm glad to find that this one is thriving in Passaic. A little off the beaten track, Leña does offer a parking lot if the street is full. Not too crowded inside - well, see my photos - they sat me at a nice large table of my own and brought over that delicious large corn with spicy green sauce. I don't know the names, but this is delicious. The waitress happily walked me through the menu options and, being Ecuadorian, informed me to what was the most traditional here. I went with Tacu Tacu con... technically Pechuga. * Purple drink: Delicious, authentic, large glass, fresh made, fruity and refreshing. Guy at the other table had a whole pitcher and I might have wanted that over just one glass! * Side of fried cassava: Was told that's how Peruvians like it, and that matches my South American recollection. Delicious with that green sauce. * Tacu was on top of a large fried rice patty. Well, not really a patty, it just broke apart into delicious bites bursting with flavor. Wonderful and authentic. * Tacu chicken itself was pounded thin but seasoned so nicely I couldn't put it down. * Large meal accompanied by lettuce and onions. Even those were somehow delicious - okay, more green sauce was used - but my plate exited my possession completely empty. Wish I had room left to try the dessert, the flan or coco version thereof, but too full of delicious Peruvianism. Glad this was on my must try list, glad I chose this location - I'll be back!

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